Review of Christmas in July (1940) by Nikolai E — 16 Mar 2008
Even if it amounts to a scant hour and change, it's amazing how much material Sturges squeezes out of one simple plot idea without introducing sub-plots or other distractions. Sturges again reveals himself as Capra's evil twin with a story that's idealistic but laced with bitter irony.
The strong, confident writing is the main showpiece here, with barely any camera artistry or editing to distract from it.
This review of Christmas in July (1940) was written by Nikolai E on 16 Mar 2008.
Christmas in July has generally received positive reviews.
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